ASARO'S PIZZARIA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT
3999 Lorraine Road
Florida, 34241
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Cook. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed metal soufflé cup without handles in Parmesan cheese. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on cutting board on cooks line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.Observed sliced garlic in cracked container in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil and shortening on cook line and flour by mixer, soda box by salad station all on floor.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in cooler doors. Observed food debris in pull out drawers on cooks line.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at salad reach in cooler hand sink in kitchen.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed no date marking in stored food including soup from 2 days prior in walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top exterior of dish machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup without handle stored in Parmesan cheese.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed issuing ceiling tile over ice machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black substance on ceiling vent in dish machine area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drinks on 3 separate areas on cutting boards. Observed all removed. Corrected On-Site
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed grease and food debris under fryers and grill.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on sausage container in walk in cooler.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed souled gasket on walk in cooler door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed breaded veal under fan in reach in freezer uncovered.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed garbage can in front of hand sink at pizza station. Can was relocated. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 6/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed soiled vent and surrounding tiles above dishwashing machine.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing watch and cloth bracelet on wrist.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed black substance on walkin cooler gaskets and reachin cooler gaskets at salad unit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed dishwashing machine at 0 ppm. Employee corrected to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed at hand wash sink towards front door side of pizza ovens. Operator added. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed at hand wash sink next to salad reachin cooler. Operator added. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/11/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on interior ledge in ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed coat and backpack on shelf above triple sink next to clean utensils. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed cook without hair restraint engaged in cooking. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed canned tomato on floor under preparation table and oil at end of cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled gaskets on walkin cooler door.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed sliced mozzarella 53F in reachin cooler next to double door reachin cooler on cook line. Cook moved to another reachin cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance inside ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Observed black substance inside ice machine. **Time Extended**
- 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing watch. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Observed cook wearing watch while engaged in food preparation **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed cook engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Observed cook with no hat **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed oil stored on floor at end of cooks line and flour bags on floor near mixer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Observed bags of flour and canned tomatoes on floor in back preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance inside ice machine.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored with food items on shelf next to mixer.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing watch.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed cook engaged with food preparation without hair restraint.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed oil stored on floor at end of cooks line and flour bags on floor near mixer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.Observed grease on pad under and in front of receptacle.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Manager had employee sign and emailed in Spanish also. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).